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Description and History of Site:-

Remains of a 2 storey building probably the mine offices. Fireplace on the first floor, with what appears to be the remains of a bay window.

Opposite (west of) the building at SE 05565 66537, are the remains of the wheel-pit for 28ft (8.5m) diameter waterwheel used to pump from Red Scar shaft.

Red Scar mine shaft is north of this at SE 05583 66619 and includes the remains of what appears to be the base for an angle-bob on the south side in line with the water wheel.

Sunk to a depth of 32 fathoms (192ft 58m) by the Grimwith Mining Company in 1870 with the intention of dewatering the Middle and Trow Scar veins. At a depth of 90ft (27m) a strong spring producing 900 gallons per minute (about 70 l/s) was encountered. The shaft was equipped with a set of 12.75 inch (324mm) diameter pumps powered by a second hand 28ft (8.5m) diameter water wheel.

A small bouse team can also be seen further north at SE 05578 66600

Further Reading and References:-

Dickinson J M & Gill M C, The Greenhow Lead Mining Field, British Mining No 21, North Mines Research Society, 1983, pp64
Gill M C, The Green How Mines, British Mining No 60, Northern Mines Research Society 1998, pp44-45

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Key Words :- lead mine offices shaft waterwheel pit

Viewing the Site :- On open access land. Can be viewed from the footpath

Address :- Backstone Lane, Appletreewick, Grassington, North Yorkshire, BD23 5EE
Grid Ref :- SE 05589 66525
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.094597 , Long -1.916038
Local Authority :- Craven District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1015820,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Contributor :- John Suter - 3 May 2021

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